Employment Processes and Vacancies
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Current Vacancies
Portland Public Schools maintains four job boards which serve our various employee groups. Please refer to the brief description associated with each category to access the job board that suits your employment interests. Regardless of the type of employment you are seeking, it is necessary to complete an online application and apply to specific job announcements. To learn more about the different steps in our hiring process, please select the employee group you are interested in on the left.
Certified - These are our licensed employees, such as Teachers, Counselors, Media Specialists and Substitute Teachers. Applicants need to ensure they meet appropriate State of Oregon license and endorsement requirements prior to applying to these jobs.
Certified Phase 1 These are our vacancies available to Internal candidates, including applicants not currently employed by Portland Public Schools. Please see the PPS Teacher Hire, Assignment and Transfer Process for more details.- These employees represent the remainder of our union-represented employees. Common job categories include secretaries, substitute secretaries, clerks, bus drivers, cafeteria staff, custodians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraeducators and substitute paraeducators.
Management and Non-Represented - Management positions include TSPC-licensed principals, vice-principals, assistant principals, program administrators, supervisors, managers, and coordinators; whereas Non-Represented positions include specialists and certain technology positions. Also visit our Administrator Hiring page for details concerning application procedures specific to administrator applicants and details for current open positions.
Athletic Coaches - Portland Public Schools maintains an alternate application process for those interested in coaching positions. Please follow this link to the Athletics Department website and applicable online application.
Note about applicant pool postings: Some positions are posted in order to develop an applicant pool - these are not for specific locations. Applicant pool postings may be for the current or next school year.
Veterans Preference
Under Oregon law, veterans who meet minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for employment preference. If you are a Veteran and you would like to apply for Veteran's preference, please fill out the Veterans Preference page on our online application and submit all required documentation by the closing date of the recruitment. Veteran’s preference does not guarantee veterans the position for which they are applying.
For further information about veterans’ preference please contact Human Resources or refer to the Bureau of Labor and Industries website.
Effective January 1, 2012.
